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Husker247 Podcast: Fall camp officially begins Jul 30, 2025

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Football season officially started and Husker247 is here to help breakdown the first day of media availability and where things sit early in fall camp.

Conversation begins with a discussion of early season hope and excitement before it turns to the trenches where Michael Bruntz and Brian Christopherson breakdown some of the names making up the early first groups, walk through the feeling the staff has on each and more.

From there the rest of of the roster is discussed as those two and Mike Schaefer discuss deep names, players who could emerge off the two-deep, why the defensive backfield is tough to predict and even the unique situation at quarterback where a true freshman could move up the depth chart fast.

Husker247: Recapping Big Ten Media Days and looking ahead to fall camp Jul 25, 2025

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The Husker247 Podcast gathered on Friday to discuss Nebraska’s appearance at Big Ten Media Days and what was learned with a scant few sleeps before the start of fall camp.

Michael Bruntz, Brian Christopherson and Mike Schaefer talked through how Las Vegas as a media days site went and then what stood out from Matt Rhule, Dylan Raiola and the rest of the representatives.

Among the topics discussed were Nebraska’s defensive line and the confidence Rhule has in a unit high on upside but lower on experience, Nebraska’s running back picture and Raiola’s leadership ahead of the 2025 season.

Husker247 Podcast: Talking Most Indispensable for 2025 Jul 15, 2025

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The Husker247 Podcast returned on Tuesday to discuss the Most Indispensable Huskers list that’s been running for a few weeks now.

Michael Bruntz, Brian Christopherson and Mike Schaefer give context on how the list came together, which players stood out when the aggregate happened and much more.

Then the trip goes from No. 25 to No. 11, discussing who could move up, who could move down and where some skepticism remains moving forward.

Finally Bruntz gives a brief update on Nebraska baseball’s situation following the Major League Baseball Draft and who won’t be returning or even arriving in Lincoln.

Husker247 Podcast: Charting painful Nebraska losses with Josh Peterson Jul 04, 2025

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Happy Independence Day from Husker247!

We wanted to celebrate with a special podcast where we check in with radio veteran Josh Peterson, who undertook a passion project to rank every loss Nebraska has had using a special concocted scale that heavily weighs pain.

Take some time out of your busy holiday and learn about the Groin Kick Chronicles.

Husker247 Podcast: Sizing up recruiting and an odd offseason Jul 01, 2025

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This week Mike Schaefer is joined by Josh Peterson as the two discuss Nebraska football’s recruiting momentum and then what 2025 might have in store.

Things start with recruiting as the two discuss Nebraska’s additions along the offensive line and how the class has gone with a strong June after an icy cold spring.

Then they discuss Nebraska football’s offseason, where this team could be sitting heading into Matt Rhule’s third year and much more.

Introducing 'Inside College Basketball Now' with Jon Rothstein Jun 29, 2025

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Download Inside College Basketball Now on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

Inside College Basketball Now with Jon Rothstein is your courtside seat to the inner workings of the sport. Known for his unmatched insider knowledge, bold takes, and relentless coverage, Rothstein goes deep to deliver what’s really happening in college hoops. From breaking down the biggest storylines to in-depth interviews with the top coaches in the country, this podcast is your all-access pass to the pulse of the game — 365 days a year. This. Is. March… and everything in between.

Introducing 'Inside College Basketball Now' with Jon Rothstein Jun 29, 2025

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Download Inside College Basketball Now on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

Husker247 Podcast: Huskers on a recruiting heater Jun 24, 2025

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Nebraska football recruiting is on a nice little run and Husker247 wants to talk through all of it on this week’s podcast.

Things start with Friday’s commitment of Luke Sorensen, how the Huskers landed him, why he’s a throwback from a different era and more on the tight end.

From there the Husker247 trio discussed both Monday commitments of defensive back Danny Odem and running back Jamal Rule.

Finally a conversation about Nebraska’s newest voice for football Kyle Crooks. The announcer was announced as the play-by-play man and new host of Husker Sports Nightly on Monday.

Husker247 Podcast: Recapping Battle at the Boneyard and Nebraska's recruiting with Andrew Ivins Jun 10, 2025

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Nebraska football had a massive recruiting weekend in terms of the Battle at the Boneyard, a Hudl recruiting symposium and an official visit weekend.

Lincoln also hosted 247Sports Director of Scouting Andrew Ivins, who along with 247Sports analyst Tom Loy, made the trek to see what was happening in Nebraska.

Ivins broke down his experience on the Husker247 Podcast, his thoughts on the facilities, what he’s heard from recruits and coaches in attendance, why Trae Taylor is such an important and special addition and more about Nebraska and its football future.

Husker247 Podcast: It's officially 'crootin time for Nebraska Jun 04, 2025

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It’s full on recruiting season for college football as Nebraska is no different than anywhere else with big visit weekends and recruiting events going on now that it is June.

Mike Schaefer and Michael Bruntz discuss what is happening this weekend and with Nebraska football recruiting as they go through through the Hudl event happening, Nebraska’s Battle at the Boneyard and the official visit weekend ahead.

Get locked in as its going to be a fascinating month as the Huskers look to lock up players for the 2026 class and beyond.

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